Parts of a URL Address

The Uniform Resources Locator, also known as the "URL" is the address of a website. The "URL" is used to link websites pages to each other through Hyper Text Mark-Up language, better known as "HTML". A "URL" is made up of several parts, and each part forms a connection for communication.

HTTP

"Http" is a communication protocol between the browser and the web server. A protocol defines a set of rules so the browser and web server can clearly "talk" to each other.

The Colon

The colon acts as a separation mechanism between the protocol and the rest of the web address, such as the domain name.

Forward Slashes

Forward slashes are an initiation for contact. It tells the web address to achieve contact with another server.

Index.html

The index.html is the name of a requested file, which is usually a default page on a website. It is also written as index.htm or default.html

Domain Name

The "fully qualified domain name" is the complete web address such as www.ehow.com. The "domain name" only refers to the last part of the web address, such as ehow.com.

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